singletrack
New Member
Hi, I am fairly new to this site but I am hoping I can get some help and encouragement and be able to share my experience with others.
I feel a bit of a fraud because most of you seem to be having bands/bypasses and wraps but not many seem to have a balloon. In a lot of ways the balloon is not seen as so extreme as some of the other WLS, but I have not found anywhere else to get help and support so I hope you will let me join in here.
I am having a Spatz balloon fitted in Manchester on the 28th July. It is a 12 month balloon with an extra 6 months of support after that time.
I considered a band but really wanted to try to educate myself and learn to eat properly for the rest of my life. I hope the balloon and aftercare will help me do that without the need for surgery, although I truly respect those of you who have chosen to have surgery instead. You are much braver than me!
Anyway, there's my introduction. Look out out for plenty of questions in the future.
I feel a bit of a fraud because most of you seem to be having bands/bypasses and wraps but not many seem to have a balloon. In a lot of ways the balloon is not seen as so extreme as some of the other WLS, but I have not found anywhere else to get help and support so I hope you will let me join in here.
I am having a Spatz balloon fitted in Manchester on the 28th July. It is a 12 month balloon with an extra 6 months of support after that time.
I considered a band but really wanted to try to educate myself and learn to eat properly for the rest of my life. I hope the balloon and aftercare will help me do that without the need for surgery, although I truly respect those of you who have chosen to have surgery instead. You are much braver than me!
Anyway, there's my introduction. Look out out for plenty of questions in the future.